Man shot at Madera gas station

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A man was shot multiple times at close range on Gateway Drive and Yosemite Avenue, according to Madera police.

Sgt. Gino Chiaramonte said the shooting happened about 11:10 Saturday night as the victim was sitting in the passenger’s seat of a tan, late-model Mercedes, in the crowded parking lot of the AM/PM convenience store and gas station.

Police are not releasing the name of the victim, but said he is in stable condition. No other injuries were reported.

Shaken bystanders told police they heard between three and five shots fired into or at the car. Shattered glass and blood were spread throughout the right side of the car...